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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
JULY 2016
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ngineered with a high tolerance to dif-
ferent materials, Leuze 10 Series opti-
cal sensors are able to detect objects
and measure distances with accuracy of
+/-30 mm. The high performance sensors
have an operating range of up to 8 m.
The high tolerance of the Leuze 10 Series
sensors further extends to angle of inci-
dence, colour, surface structure and bright-
ness of reflective material. This means that
the sensor is capable of detecting different
materials, such as wood or matt as well as
glossy metal, and this is possible even under
varying environmental conditions.
The Leuze 10 Series is also suitable for sens-
ing applications where deep black materials
are found or where objects are not ideally
aligned or are moving rapidly.
Ease of use is facilitated through the highly
visible status indicators on the devices as
well as large control buttons. The LED display
has been designed to facilitate step-by-step
commissioning and diagnosis at the press of
a button.
The compact housing, with integrated re-
cesses for M4 screws or nuts, means instal-
lation is possible in applications where space
restrictions exist. However, its small size
does not impact on the overall performance
of the Leuze 10 Series.
A comprehensive range of Leuze sensing
solutions is available from official distrib-
utor, Countapulse Controls. The company,
which is based in Johannesburg, is able to
assess any sensing application and provide
a fit-for-purpose solution that will meet the
specific needs of an operation. The compa-
ny also offers a 24/7 hotline to assist end
users with technical challenges that may be
experienced owing to lack of knowledge or
experience.
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LEUZE 10 SERIES
engineered for high tolerances
PMSA CEMENTS ITS REPUTATION
for innovation
Engineered with a high tolerance to different materials, the Leuze 10 Series optical
sensors are able to detect objects and measure distances with an incredible accuracy.
The small size of
this sensor does not
impact on the overall
performance of the
Leuze 10 Series.
P
MSA, the leading manufacturer of
brick, block and paving machines on
the continent, celebrated its 40
th
an-
niversary at Totally Concrete 2016 in May
with the launch of its new Ultravibe vibrat-
ing system.
“We have an array of options to suit all client
needs, having been building on our technol-
ogy, leadership and expertise in the concrete
products sector over the past 40 years,”
PMSA MD Walter Ebeling says.
The manufacturer used Totally Concrete
2016 to showcase its latest developments,
which form part of an overall innovation and
technology drive. “Having all this technology
and skills available to us in-house, it makes
absolute sense that we drive the technolo-
gy,” Ebeling notes.
Ultravibe has been designed specifically to
run maintenance-free for up to three years.
The new vibrators have the capacity to pro-
duce 170 kN of vibration force on PMSA’s
flagship RE1400 machine. This will allow for
the production of extra-large concrete ele-
ments, from 300 mm to 500 mm in height.
As part of its automated brick, block and
paving manufacturing equipment, PMSA
also offers locally-developed automation
and handling systems for large-scale brick
and block plants to increase productivity and
boost end quality.
Another example of PMSA’s ongoing prod-
uct development is its new Eco range of
automated handling systems, also unveiled
officially at Totally Concrete 2016. This lat-
est technology gives customers the option
of automated handling plants at a far more
affordable price compared to that of top-of-
the-range systems. The new Eco range of
handling systems includes forklift options
as opposed to more conventional but high-
er-cost finger and transfer car systems.
“We are unique in the industry, being a spe-
cialist manufacturer able to cover the en-
tire business spectrum, from establishing a
business to boosting the bottom line through
the application of appropriate technology,”
Ebeling concludes.
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Totally Concrete 2016 showcased latest
developments from PMSA.
MATERIALS HANDLING